By: I Wayan Adi Pranata, Adhella Menur Why do we need preventive HIV vaccines? Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus infecting the host immune system, particularly the CD4/ T-cell lymphocytes. It is classified into two main types: HIV-1 and HIV-2, which HIV-1 is more prevalent worldwide. Due to the obliterated immune cells, people living
Read moreBy: Dedy Hidayat, Adhella Menur From June 10 to 14, 2024, the INA-RESPOND Secretariat in Indonesia hosted distinguished representatives from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Leidos. This delegation, which included Ray Chen and Aaron T. Neal from NIAID and Jackie Perodin from Leidos, held a series of high-level meetings,
Read moreBy: Aly Diana Not long ago, a journal asked me to submit a clinical registration number for a pilot study I had conducted. I had registered my main randomized controlled trial (RCT), but not the pilot study. It turns out the CON-SORT statement includes a checklist for pilot and feasibility studies (the CONSORT checklist of
Read moreBy: Caleb Leonardo Halim The passage of time is an undeniable force, bringing with it a myriad of changes that shape our bodies and minds. As we traverse the landscape of aging, the importance of maintaining physical strength and vitality becomes increasingly apparent. In this essay, we will explore the significance of strength training as
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